Every summer at Synectic we welcome an intern or two and this year is no exception. Synectic’s highly sought after paid internship program is an excellent opportunity for young engineers to get valuable hands-on […]
Engineers at MIT have developed a 3D printed mesh material that morphs from flat to a predetermined shaped when exposed to changes in ambient temperature. To demonstrate this technique the team printed the flat mesh […]
Engineers at the University of Connecticut have developed a crop irrigation sensor that is both cost effective and easy to manufacture. The device can accurately measure soil moisture, reducing wasted water consumption by farmers. […]
Engineers at the University of Buffalo have developed a way to use earbuds to unlock a person's smartphone. In order to do this, the team developed a biometric tool dubbed EarEcho. It uses modified wireless […]
Researchers at Imperial College London, in the United Kingdom, have developed a robot that can propel itself out of the water and glide 26 meters through the air. The robot is designed to collect water […]
A group of researchers recently presented their findings to the American Chemical Society regarding developing a cancer detecting pen for use in surgery. The "MasSpec Pen" is a handheld medical device that allows surgeons to […]
Building a prototype is an important step in the product development process. But what is a prototype and why are they so important? We answer that and many more questions about prototyping in this guide. […]
Do you have an idea but have no clue how to patent that idea? You are not alone. Navigating the world of patents can be incredibly frustrating and time consuming. The process is not easy […]
What is machining Machining is a prototyping process that creates a desired shape by removing unwanted material from a larger piece of material. Since a part is built by taking away material, this process is […]
What is rapid prototyping? Rapid prototyping is a prototyping process that involves making three dimensional physical objects from a digital file, most often by laying down many layers of material in succession. By adding layer […]